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Preston North End will take on Manchester United in what is a famous FA Cup clash for the League One side.
Preston is in great form right now, sitting 4th in the standings and riding a 3 match winning streak in League One. They are a good side and will probably reach the playoff, but it`s doubtful if they have the required quality to achieve promotion – I`d say they don`t, as they don`t really excel in any department. Preston North End enters this game with confidence and morale, but obviously they will have to cover a huge quality difference if they are to earn at least a replay. It won`t be easy, as Preston is yet to meet a Premier League team in this FA Cup season and they have not played a team of Manchester United’s level in ages.
Manchester United was shocked by Cambridge United in the previous FA Cup round, settling for a 0-0 draw away before easily winning a replay at home. Surely the Devils will look to avoid another upset as they don`t really want another extra-match to be played. The visitors will take confidence from their solid form, as they won 3 of the last 4 games, including a 3-1 win over Burnley in the last Premier League round.
Bet on Preston vs. Man. United with the highest football odds at Pinnacle Sports!
Team news & lineups:
Preston will have to do without Johnstone and Johnson, while Manchester United will miss Carrick – with Blind and Jones having to undergo late fitness tests. Not a big handicap for either side regarding team news.
Preston: Stuckmann – Huntington, Clarke, Wright, Wiseman – Gallagher, Welsh, Johnson, Laird – Garner, Davies
Man United: De Gea – McNair, Smalling, Evans, Rojo – Herrera, Rooney, Di Maria – Mata, Wilson – Falcao
Manchester United will be focused to avoid another upset in the Cup, especially as they know this is a winnable competition, with only Arsenal still alive from the big boys. Clearly United will come out guns blazing and their motivation is obvious when you look at the strong projected lineup which Van Gaal plans to field. Preston will go down fighting, but they will go down. My tip is Manchester United to win. The odds for a simple United win are good enough for me, I`m staying away from handicaps, as the hosts will surely give it their all and fight until the last minute. Prediction: Preston North End – Manchester United 1-2.
Pick: Manchester United
Odds: 1.53 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 4.24
Event date: 16 February
